12 Questions
What is the legislative power vested in according to the Philippine Constitution?
The Congress of the Philippines
What is the main advantage of a bicameral legislature in the Philippine Congress?
It allows for more careful study of legislation and checks the parochial tendency of representatives
How many Senators are elected at large by the qualified voters of the Philippines?
24
What is the advantage of unicameralism in the Philippine legislature?
It results in simplicity of organization and economy
What is the Upper House of the Congress in the Philippines?
The Senate
What is the term used to describe the power of the legislature to enact, ordain, alter, or modify, repeal, or abrogate existing laws?
Legislative Power
What is the minimum age required to be a Senator in the Philippines?
Thirty-five years
How many years must a person be a resident of the Philippines before being eligible to be a Senator?
Two years
What is the term of office of the Senators in the Philippines?
Six years
What is the percentage of the total number of representatives in the House of Representatives that party-list representatives shall constitute?
Twenty per centum
What is the purpose of having party-list representatives in the House of Representatives?
To give an opportunity to weak sectors to have their voices heard
How many members shall the House of Representatives be composed of, according to the Constitution?
Not more than two hundred and fifty members
Test your knowledge on the legislative department of the Philippines, focusing on the structure and powers of the Philippine Congress, which consists of a Senate and a House of Representatives. Learn about the bicameral system and the roles of senators and congressmen.
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